The Middle Eastern/North Africa concentration gives students a chance to study the unique cultures of these African areas. Through multiple courses focusing on literature, history, religion/philosophy, art, and at least three years of Arabic language skills, students combine an array of tools to better understand and interpret the Middle East and North African cultures and […]
A Latin American concentration allows students to study, engage, and interpret the cultural and political matters of Latin American societies. With a variety of versatile courses offered through history, political science, anthropology, literature, art, sociology, and three years of Spanish language skills, students graduate with a vast knowledge of interpreting the culture in different areas […]
Through a European studies concentration, students gain the tools of understanding European culture through literature, religion, history, philosophy, art, political science, and at least three years of language skills. With several European languages and areas of study offered at CSU, students have a wide range to choose from to gain a better understanding of the […]
This concentration focuses on the multifaceted areas of Asian culture, both past and present, through historical and religious lenses, literature and art skills, political science of Asian societies, and three years of in-depth language skills. Students have the opportunity to choose from South Asian (Indian subcontinent), East Asia (Korea, Japan, and China), Southeast Asia, Central […]
The Global Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program. In addition to several required international studies courses, students can choose 12 credits from across multiple fields such as history, languages and culture, economics, sociology, politics science, and environmental issues. Through these classes, students build an understanding of and appreciation for diverse cultures and people. This minor […]
International studies majors have the unique opportunity to learn about the world through multiple different perspectives, communicating through different areas of our rapidly globalizing world. This major puts together various cultural and political issues while also educating students on a variety of liberal arts skills, including critical thinking, communication, and leadership. For students who have […]
With a mission to advance the goals of social justice and social change, a major in women’s and gender studies examines how people’s experiences with power, privilege, and difference are understood through the social categories of race, class, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, age, ability, citizenship, and national origin. This framework for understanding women and gendered […]
With a major in ethnic studies and a concentration in social studies, students are prepared to teach social studies in middle, junior, and high schools. Students will focus on content within the ethnic studies curriculum, such as classes in gender, racial inequality, and cultural history, and follow specific requirements for teacher licensure through the School […]
By examining the interlocking forces of domination rooted in socially constructed categories of gender, sexuality, class, race, disability, and national status, the Ethnic Studies department identifies and explores issues of power, privilege, and social justice relevant to marginalized groups in the U.S. and abroad. Our students become civic-minded and culturally informed, with a foundation in […]
In the Writing, Rhetoric, and Literacy concentration you will develop your writing and leadership abilities by learning skills to create meaning and incite action. You’ll enhance your understanding of the connections between writing, rhetoric, literacy, identity, and power and practice writing for public audiences, digital writing, community literacy, non-profit advocacy, and professional/technical writing. In small, […]
